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Trump is giving Nick Shirley $10,000 and launching a $25 million fraud bounty program

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Briefings

On October 20, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a $25 million fraud bounty program and awarded $10,000 to influencer Nick Shirley. Shirley previously published a viral video in December 2025 alleging fraud at daycares in Minnesota run by Somali community members, which led to federal agents descending on the affected locations. The bounty program allows the public to report fraud, and Trump and Vice President JD Vance made the announcement in the Oval Office.

Key points

• The Trump administration awarded $10,000 to influencer Nick Shirley for his role in launching a $25 million fraud bounty program.
• Federal immigration agents descended on daycares in Minnesota in December 2025 where Somali community members allegedly operated centers.

Context

This briefing covers a significant 2026 event where the Trump administration actively pursued fraud allegations against the Somali community in Minnesota, resulting in a substantial financial reward program and public rewards for whistleblowers.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. The specific number of individuals reported fraud and the exact number of daycares targeted are not detailed in the provided text. The article does not specify the outcome of the bounty program or the total number of reports received.

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